There are 7 ways to get from Charleston to Charlotte Airport (CLT) by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus to Charleston International Airport, fly
best- Take the bus from Courtenay Dr / Doughty St to Fuel Farm Rd / Dreamliner Drbus
- Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane CHS - CLT
2h 27mDrive 207.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Charleston to Charlotte Airport (CLT)car 207.9 mi
3h 38m$38–55Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0643S
10h 9m$48–95Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Selma Stationtrain Palmetto
- Take the train from Selma Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain Carolinian
10h 37m$162–322Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Charleston to Charlotte-CLT207.9 mi
3h 38mDrive to Hilton Head Airport, fly
- Drive from Charleston to Hilton Head Airport (HHH)car
- Fly from Hilton Head Airport (HHH) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane HHH - CLT
3h 33m$79–457Train, bus
- Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Fayetteville Amtrak Stationtrain Palmetto / ...
- Take the bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0660s
10h 49m$78–170
Charleston to Charlotte Airport (CLT) by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charleston to Charlotte Airport (CLT) is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Charleston to Charlotte Airport (CLT) is to drive and fly which takes 3h 33m and costs $75 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Charleston to Charlotte Airport (CLT). However, there are services departing from Mary St / Meeting St and arriving at Charlotte Douglas Airport via N. Charleston SuperStop, Charleston Bus Station, Trade St & Graham St and Transit Center- Bay V. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Charleston station to Charlotte Airport (CLT) station. However, there are services departing from Charleston Amtrak Station and arriving at CTC Station via Selma Station and Parkwood Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 37m.
The distance between Charleston and Charlotte Airport (CLT) is 182 miles. The road distance is 209.1 miles.
The best way to get from Charleston to Charlotte Airport (CLT) without a car is to bus which takes 10h 9m and costs $45 - $95.
It takes approximately 2h 27m to get from Charleston to Charlotte Airport (CLT), including transfers.
Charleston to Charlotte Airport (CLT) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charleston Bus Station.
Charleston to Charlotte Airport (CLT) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charleston Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Charleston to Charlotte Airport (CLT) is to bus which takes 10h 9m and costs $45 - $95. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $330 and takes 10h 37m.
What companies run services between Charleston, SC, USA and Charlotte Airport (CLT), USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Charleston Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 6h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Charleston to Charlotte Douglas Airport via Charleston Amtrak Station, Selma Station, Charlotte Amtrak Station, Parkwood Station, CTC Station, and Transit Center- Bay V in around 10h 37m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Charleston International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–420
Flights from Hilton Head Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–430
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Hilton Head Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Selma Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Selma Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Fayetteville Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 843-724-7420
- Website
- CARTA
Bus from Courtenay Dr / Doughty St to Fuel Farm Rd / Dreamliner Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- CARTA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Charleston Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Charleston to Charlotte-CLT
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Charleston to Charlotte Airport (CLT) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Charlotte Bus Station.
Charleston to Charlotte Airport (CLT) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Selma Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charleston to Charlotte Airport (CLT) is 209 miles. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Charleston to Charlotte Airport (CLT).
There are 767+ hotels available in Charlotte Airport (CLT).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Charleston and Charlotte Airport (CLT). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.








